klisemfg Chapter 241 The Residence Conceals Secrets and Dangers
Chapter 241 The Residence Conceals Secrets and Dangers
Zhuang Yu parted the last layer of branches and leaves, and a bright and clear view suddenly appeared before him.
In the center of the open space, a clear spring gurgles and flows, its water so clear that you can see the bottom, exuding a faint spiritual aura.
Surrounding the spring are twelve stone pillars carved with intricate runes. The tops of the pillars shimmer with a faint light, and they are connected by thin lines of energy that are almost invisible to the naked eye, forming a mysterious array.
Zhuang Yu had never seen this formation before.
It doesn't resemble any known defensive or offensive formation; rather, it's more like a seal, suppressing something.
A mysterious aura permeated the air, arousing Zhuang Yu's intense curiosity.
"Interesting." Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
He walked slowly toward the formation, stretched out his finger, and gently touched one of the stone pillars.
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A slight tremor ran through my fingertips, and the runes on the stone pillar seemed to come alive, emitting an even more dazzling light.
At the same time, a powerful repulsive force surged from the stone pillar, repelling Zhuang Yu's fingers.
"Something's definitely fishy," Zhuang Yu thought to himself, his eyes sharpening.
He channeled his spiritual energy and reached out again, this time using thirty percent of his strength.
The runes on the stone pillar shone brightly, and the repulsive force also increased. Zhuang Yu felt as if he had touched an invisible wall, and his arm was slightly numb from the shock.
He took a step back, his brow furrowed; the strength of this formation far exceeded his expectations.
Undeterred, he tried again, this time increasing his spiritual power to fifty percent.
However, the result remains the same.
The runes on the stone pillar seemed to possess infinite power, and no matter how hard Zhuang Yu tried, he could not budge them in the slightest.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath to calm the surging spiritual energy within his body.
He knew that a direct confrontation wouldn't work; he had to find the weakness in the formation.
He paced slowly around the formation, carefully observing the runes on each stone pillar, trying to find the pattern within.
A mysterious atmosphere filled the air, and the surrounding trees were silent, as if they were holding their breath and watching Zhuang Yu's every move.
Time ticked by, and Zhuang Yu's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, but he had no intention of giving up.
Suddenly, he stopped, his gaze fixed on one of the stone pillars, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
“I see…” he murmured to himself, a confident glint in his eyes, as he reached out and slowly placed his hand on the stone pillar.
"Let me see what secrets you're hiding..."
Zhuang Yu focused his mind and held his breath, his eyes sharp as he scanned the runes on the twelve stone pillars.
These runes wriggled like tadpoles, shimmering with a faint light, seemingly containing some ancient mystery.
He closed his eyes and recalled all the knowledge about formations in his mind, trying to find a matching type.
Time ticked by, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, broken only by the babbling of the spring water, like a urging drumbeat.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu opened his eyes wide, a confident smile curving his lips.
"I see!" he murmured, extending his finger and rapidly drawing lines in the air. Golden rays of light flew from his fingertip, like nimble butterflies, landing precisely on specific runes on the stone pillar.
With each ray of golden light that fell, the corresponding rune would tremble slightly and emit a buzzing sound, as if responding to Zhuang Yu's command.
Just as Zhuang Yu was about to complete the deciphering, an unexpected change occurred!
The twelve stone pillars simultaneously erupted with dazzling light, the ground trembled violently, the spring water surged, and a powerful energy wave swept outwards.
Several translucent figures emerged from the spring water. They were of different shapes, with ferocious faces, and exuded a cold killing intent.
"A guardian spirit!" Zhuang Yu's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected that such a powerful guardian was hidden within this formation.
But he showed no fear; on the contrary, his fighting spirit was high.
With a thought, he entered the mysterious space, took out a pill that exuded rich spiritual energy, and swallowed it.
The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed throughout his body, causing his power to surge dramatically.
"Come on!" Zhuang Yu shouted, his figure flashing like a ghost as he took the initiative to meet the guardian spirit.
He used both fists and feet, each move containing immense power, engaging in a fierce battle with the guardian spirit.
The wind howled from the fists, and the sword energy crisscrossed, shrouding the entire open space in chaos.
Despite the numerous and ferocious guardian spirits, Zhuang Yu remained undefeated thanks to the resources of the mysterious space and his own combat skills.
"This kid is incredibly skilled!" The observer hidden in the shadows couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
Zhuang Yu dodged the sharp claws of a guardian spirit with a swift movement and sent it flying with a backhand strike.
His gaze swept across the battlefield like lightning, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"You think you can stop me with your bunch of weaklings?" A dazzling light condensed in his palm. "I'll show you true power!"...
Golden light burst forth, like exploding fireworks, and the guardian spirit wailed as it dissipated, turning into specks of starlight that merged into the formation.
The light of the formation gradually dimmed, and the twelve stone pillars returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.
Zhuang Yu let out a soft sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a victorious smile appeared on his lips.
"That's all."
He stepped into the center of the formation, where a clear spring gurgled and the spiritual energy was so rich that it almost solidified.
In the center of the spring, a stone slab engraved with runes slowly rises, revealing an entrance leading downwards.
Zhuang Yu jumped down without hesitation.
Below the entrance is a spacious underground palace.
In the center of the palace stood a huge alchemy furnace, its flames roaring and emitting a refreshing medicinal fragrance.
The walls around the room were filled with a dazzling array of pill bottles, each labeled with the name and effects of the pill.
"We've struck gold!" Zhuang Yu's eyes lit up. These pills were of extremely high quality; any one of them was priceless.
He picked up a bottle labeled "Breakthrough Pill," opened the stopper, and a rich medicinal aroma wafted out, invigorating him.
Besides elixirs, the palace also contained many cultivation techniques and secret manuals.
These manuals are not on paper, but are engraved on jade slips, emitting a faint glow.
Zhuang Yu casually picked up a jade slip and placed it on his forehead. A surge of information flooded into his mind; it was a powerful technique called "Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Technique".
"This...this is practically tailor-made for me!" Zhuang Yu was overjoyed. This technique was a perfect match for his lightning spirit root. After practicing it, his strength would surely increase by leaps and bounds.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhuang Yu had been cultivating in the underground palace for several days.
He consumed all the Breakthrough Pills, and his cultivation level soared, breaking through the bottleneck and reaching a higher realm.
He had also cultivated the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Technique to the minor completion stage. With every move he made, the power of lightning roared out, and its power was astonishing.
He slowly opened his eyes, which shone brightly. The surrounding spiritual energy surged into his body like a tide, and he felt stronger than ever before.
He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.
"Spirit Realm, here I come!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out in the palace, "It seems you are ready to face new challenges..."
Zhuang Yu sat cross-legged, feeling the surging spiritual energy within his body, which flowed through his meridians like dragons.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.
The effects of the Breakthrough Pill have been fully absorbed, and his cultivation has stabilized at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, only one step away from a higher realm.
During his time in the underground palace, he not only made great progress in his cultivation, but also obtained a large number of pills and cultivation manuals, which boosted his strength by more than one level.
He stood up, stretched his limbs, and his bones cracked with a powerful sound.
He looked around, his gaze falling on the dazzling array of pill bottles and jade slips, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.
These are all guarantees for his future cultivation; with them...
A surge of heroic ambition welled up in Zhuang Yu's heart. He clenched his fists, his eyes resolute.
"The Spirit Realm, here I come!" He seemed to see himself standing at the peak, looking down on all living beings.
Just then, he noticed something unusual in a corner of the palace.
The walls there are carved with an intricate pattern that emits a faint glow, standing out starkly from its surroundings.
He walked over curiously and examined the pattern closely.
The pattern consists of countless tiny runes arranged in a circle, with a shimmering six-pointed star in the center.
A strange energy fluctuation emanated from the pattern, causing Zhuang Yu to feel a pang of fear.
He reached out and gently touched the pattern, feeling a tingling sensation on his fingertips.
The runes on the pattern suddenly lit up, the light growing brighter and brighter, and the entire palace began to shake.
The wall slowly cracked open, revealing a teleportation array that emitted a dazzling light.
In the center of the teleportation array, a vortex-shaped spatial channel slowly formed, and a powerful suction force emanated from the channel.
Zhuang Yu was startled and subconsciously took a step back.
He felt an inexplicable force beckoning him, making him involuntarily want to step into the teleportation array.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He knew that the teleportation array led to unknown places, fraught with danger and uncertainty.
But he was also filled with curiosity and wanted to explore this unknown world.
"To go, or not to go?" Zhuang Yu struggled internally, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
He stared at the shimmering light, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
"Perhaps, this is fate's arrangement..." An aged voice suddenly rang out in the palace, carrying a hint of mystery and allure.